Jean-François Richet, an ESRA graduate from 1990, returns to the big screen with *Mutiny*, a new international action thriller starring Jason Statham. Jean-François Richet Returns to the Big Screen with *Mutiny* An ESRA graduate from 1990, Jean-François Richet continues his...
A 2024 graduate of ESRA, Armand Foëx co-directed his first feature film, *Un grand raccourci*, with Clément Devilliers; the film was released in theaters on August 12. His first feature film at just 21 years old. A 2024 graduate of ESRA, Armand Foëx is taking the next step in his...
A four-week intensive program in the heart of Paris The ESRA Paris Summer Program has just come to a close. For four weeks, participants from around the world experienced every stage of filmmaking, from the very first line of...
This Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the film *De la Comédie-Française* officially opens in theaters. Co-directed by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat, this feature film invites us to take a behind-the-scenes look at an iconic institution of the performing arts...
ESRA was honored to welcome Professor Sun Lijun, dean of the School of Animation at the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) and one of the most influential figures in animation education in China, during his visit...
Students from the ESRA Cinema and ESRA Sound programs at the Paris, Nice, Rennes, and Brussels campuses have arrived in Beijing to participate in the official launch of an ambitious documentary filmmaking program organized in partnership with the prestigious Communication...
This Friday, July 10, 2026, France Télévisions will air “Léon, Beyond Gold,” a brand-new documentary series co-directed by Sacha Vučinić (ESRA 2010) and Xavier Marchand, father of four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand. The series consists of three...
ESRA’s 2026 Professional Animation Jury recognized the graduation films of students from Paris, Rennes, and Nice. A professional jury to showcase students’ animation projects On July 2, 2026, ESRA organized its Professional Jury...
Jan Belletti, co-founder of Sixtine Groupe and a former ESRA student (class of 2003), shares what the program has given him: market insight, a professional network, and concrete projects. Learn more about his journey. From passion to career: Jan’s story...
The 2026 ESRA Brussels Graduation Film Professional Jury met in a prestigious setting at the CINEMATEK – Royal Belgian Film Archive, bringing together students, industry professionals, and jury members for a day dedicated to...
The Saudi Independent Cinema Salon (SICS) is a curatorial platform dedicated to contemporary Saudi auteur cinema. Founded by filmmaker and visual artist Gigi Hozimah, the Salon brings together film, visual arts, and conversation...
ESRA is pleased to honor Safy Nebbou, a former intern in ESRA’s Professional Training program in 1995, on the occasion of the release of his new feature film *Fils de personne*, in theaters since June 10, 2026, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing...
A groundbreaking partnership between ESRA and the Communication University of China ESRA continues to expand its international strategy with the signing of a major partnership with the Communication University of China (CUC), China’s leading university...
Further Recognition for ESRA Alumni ESRA is proud to announce that Laïla Marrakchi, an ESRA graduate from 1996, has been selected this year for the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival with her new feature film, *Les*...
More recognition for ESRA talent: ESRA students continue to make a name for themselves on the French arts scene. The latest news: Alce, an artist from Carhaix who is currently enrolled at the school, is among the finalists for the...
A distinguished career, a proven school This is an honor that resonates far beyond the walls of a festival. Victor Ruprich-Robert, a 2020 graduate of ESRA Brussels with a degree in Film, won the Grand Prize in the national competition at the Brussels Short Film...
ESRA is taking a major step forward in its international expansion. In partnership with Hebei University of Science and Technology (HEBUST), the school will launch the first Franco-Chinese audiovisual program officially recognized by the...
ESRA is honoring one of its alumni, Maxence Carion (ESRA 2009), who was recently named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. This prestigious distinction recognizes a career dedicated to the visual arts, the transmission of knowledge, and collective memory. A...
Julien Royal’s new film, co-written with Nassim Lyes (ESRA 2008), opens in theaters today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This theatrical release marks a major milestone in the director’s career, representing the realization of an artistic project...
The new film “Juste une illusion,” directed by Éric Toledano (ESRA ’94), is now playing in theaters. This highly anticipated release highlights the career of a former ESRA student who is now a recognized figure in the film industry. “Juste...”
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, ESRA Paris celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 from the Sound Engineering program during an evening filled with emotion and new connections. The ceremony was sponsored by Éric Chedeville – Rico the Wizard. This year’s event was marked by the presence...
César Awards 2026: Carine Tardieu (ESRA 1997) wins the César for Best Film and Best Adaptation. Guillaume Marbeck and Damien Lazzerini also nominated. ESRA proud of its alumni. A historic evening at the César Awards 2026 for ESRA alumni The ceremony...
ESRA Thursday recently welcomed director and screenwriter Daniel Cohen, a former ESRA student, for a special meeting with students. On this occasion, students had the opportunity to watch his film Le Bonheur des uns before discussing it with him...
ESRA has once again confirmed its status as a benchmark in film and audiovisual education. According to Le Figaro Étudiant's 2026 ranking of the best film schools, ESRA stands out as one of the most recognized institutions in France...